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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,296.59, 7,309.37 and 3,058.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,296.59, 7,309.37 and 3,058.63 is: 4,220.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,296.59 : 7,309.37 = 3,058.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,296.59/7,309.37 = 3,058.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,296.59x = 7,309.37 × 3,058.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,296.59x = 22,356,647.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356,647.74/5,296.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,220.95

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